Polk City Recycle Center
Recycling Center in Polk City, Iowa
About This Location
The Polk City Recycle Center at 409 E Northside Dr is the city's municipal drop-off, with two sides. The recyclables side is open to the general public for cardboard and mixed paper, plastic bottles and tin cans. A separate yard-waste/brush pile is reserved for Polk City residents only, who must show a valid photo ID.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
Access & restrictions
Recyclables side open to the general public; yard-waste/brush pile restricted to Polk City residents with city utility service · Recyclables accepted are cardboard/mixed paper, plastic bottles and tin cans. Brush pile has separate limited hours.
Programs & events
- Brush / yard-waste drop-off — Brush pile open Mondays and Fridays 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Polk City residents only, photo ID required.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Polk City Recycle Center free and open to the public?
The recyclables side (cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles and tin cans) is open to the general public at no posted fee. The yard-waste/brush pile, however, is restricted to Polk City residents with city utility service and requires a valid photo ID.
What can I drop off at the Polk City Recycle Center?
The recyclables bins take cardboard and mixed paper, plastic bottles and tin cans. A separate residents-only yard-waste pile takes grass clippings, leaves, tree trimmings and organic landscaping waste.
Can I bring electronics, glass or appliances here?
Those are not listed among the materials accepted at this drop-off. The site focuses on cardboard/paper, plastic bottles and tin cans plus residents-only yard waste. Polk City is in the Metro Waste Authority service area, so check MWA for electronics, glass and other materials.
What are the yard-waste (brush pile) hours in Polk City?
The brush pile is open Mondays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It is for Polk City residents only and you must show a valid photo ID.
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